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Riolu

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Riolu

#223 in the Hisui Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Riolu in the National Pokédex
Riolu sprite

Normal

Shiny Riolu sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Legends: Arceus

Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.

Details

Type

Fighting

Category

Emanation Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0447

Pokédex

#223

Riolu in Other Games

National Dex page
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

HP

40

Attack

70

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

35

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

285

Damage multipliers Riolu takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.
Stats use Effort Levels raised with Grit items. Legends: Arceus has no breeding.
Pokédexes
Hisui #223
Effort Levels
0–10 in each stat
Catch rate
215
Base Exp.
57
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Riolu

Riolu

#223

Have at least 160 friendship during the day. Choose Evolve from the party menu when eligible.

Lucario

Lucario

#224

Levels and prerequisites depend on the listed spawn or gift context. Spawn probabilities are unknown unless specified.
LocationMethodLevelConditions

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak60–62

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak75–77

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak60–62

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak75–77

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Arena's Approach

Wild Pokémon47–50

All Day - All Weather; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Arena's Approach

Wild Pokémon62–65

All Day - All Weather; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon47–50

All Day - All Weather; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon62–65

All Day - All Weather; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon47–50

All Day - Cloudy; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon62–65

All Day - Cloudy; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon47–50

All Day - Snow; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Wild Pokémon62–65

All Day - Snow; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Mass outbreak54–56

All Day - All Weather; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Icebound Falls

Mass outbreak69–71

All Day - All Weather; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Snowfall Hot Spring

Wild Pokémon47–50

All Day - All Weather; Ordinary size. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Snowfall Hot Spring

Wild Pokémon62–65

All Day - All Weather; Random Alpha. Selection/capture percentage unknown; exact per-row independent corroboration incomplete.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Mastery
StartRock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Fighting4010020

Level 9 or Seed of Mastery

5Bullet Punch

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This also raises the user’s action speed.

Steel4010020

Level 14 or Seed of Mastery

9Bite

The user bites the target with viciously sharp fangs to inflict damage.

Dark6010020

Level 18 or Seed of Mastery

15Iron Defense

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, raising its defensive stats.

Steel--20

Level 25 or Seed of Mastery

21Aura Sphere

The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

Fighting80-10

Level 31 or Seed of Mastery

29Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's defensive stats.

Dark8010010

Level 40 or Seed of Mastery

37Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising its offensive and defensive stats.

Fighting--10

Level 48 or Seed of Mastery

47Close Combat

The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's defensive stats.

Fighting1001005

Level 59 or Seed of Mastery

Taught by Zisu at the Training Grounds in Jubilife Village.
Class
Mastery
Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising its offensive and defensive stats.

Fighting--10

Level 48 or Seed of Mastery

Bulldoze

The user tramples its target into the ground, dealing damage. This also lowers the target’s action speed.

Ground6010020

Seed of Mastery

Drain Punch

The user attacks with an energy-draining punch that restores the user’s HP.

Fighting7510010

Seed of Mastery

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.

Normal--20

Seed of Mastery

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target with frostbite.

Ice7510010

Seed of Mastery

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Steel100755

Seed of Mastery

Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010010

Seed of Mastery

Rest

The user restores its own HP but also becomes drowsy.

Psychic--10

Seed of Mastery

Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the target to inflict damage.

Rock759010

Seed of Mastery

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Fighting4010020

Level 9 or Seed of Mastery

Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Ghost7010015

Seed of Mastery

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the target. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Seed of Mastery

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510010

Seed of Mastery

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target.

Psychic809010

Seed of Mastery

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